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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 883,275.39, 1,324,913.66 and 284,236.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 883,275.39, 1,324,913.66 and 284,236.42 is: 426,354.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    883,275.39 : 1,324,913.66 = 284,236.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    883,275.39/1,324,913.66 = 284,236.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    883,275.39x = 1,324,913.66 × 284,236.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    883,275.39x = 376,588,715,527.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 376,588,715,527.50/883,275.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 426,354.82

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